Costa

/ˈkɒstə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A rib in anatomy.

The doctor examined the patient's costae to assess any fractures.

The costal margin, the lower border of the rib cage.

The clinician noted that the costal angle seemed normal during the inspection.

A term used in botany to refer to a rib or ridge, particularly on a leaf or other structure.

The plant's leaf featured prominent costa that enhanced its structural integrity.

adjective

Of or relating to a rib.

The researcher published a paper on the costa anatomy of marine mammals.

Latin: 'costa' meaning rib or side.

costa del Sol

A region in southern Spain known for its beaches.

costal cartilage

The cartilage connecting a rib to the sternum.

costa rica

A country in Central America.

costochondral

Referring to the junction between a rib and its cartilage.

costal

Pertaining to the ribs.